Data Device Corporation - Electronic Components

Data Device Corporation (DDC) design and manufacture a wide variety of electronic components for the airforce and military industries. These include: MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus: ARINC Interface Boards and Software; Motion Feedback Technology (Synchro/Resolver Conversion); Remote Power Controllers and Motor Drives/Controllers.

An unflagging commitment to quality and excellence along with its strict adherence to meeting the stringent requirements of military/aerospace specifications, particularly the MIL-STD-1553 data bus, has established DDC as the leader in high-reliability data conversion components, systems and subsystems for both military and commercial applications. DDC supports its products and services with a comprehensive Service/Quality program that is second to none, guaranteeing every customer total and complete satisfaction.

COMPONENT APPLICATIONS

Today, DDC products actively contribute to the success of many defense and aerospace industry programs:

• Commercial - Boeing 777, AirBus A-3XX, Global Express
• Space - NASA Space Station
• Industrial - Precision Industrial Robotics
• Military - F-16, F-18, Tornado, F-22, RAH-66, A-10 Warthog, Apache/Longbow helicopter, Eurofighter, Rafale, The M1A2 Battle Tank

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PRODUCT LINES

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus: DDC's extensive MIL-STD-1553 data bus product line has been expanded to include a PCMCIA interface card along with several new Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT) and Monitor Terminal (MT) interface cards. DDC continues to set the pace for MIL-STD-1553 data bus products, in the United States and around the world. Bolstered by the introduction of the Advanced Communication Engine (ACE) series of fully integrated terminals, DDC has maintained its leadership position in the MIL-STD-1553 products market.

ARINC Interface Boards & Software: ARINC 429 products from DDC are line-drivers, transceivers, autonomous microprocessor interfaces and board-level products, including a PCMCIA interface. DDC discrete interfaces are meeting requirements for intelligent switch, relay and indicator monitors. The discrete interfaces accomplish intelligent 28 V-based switch, relay, indicator monitoring. DDC offers an autonomous microprocessor interface which includes FIFO's and RAM for sorting and filtering incoming data. These devices are compatible with the ARINC 429 standard.

Synchro/Resolver Conversion: DDC's product line includes the smallest, most accurate synchro/resolver-to-digital and digital-to-synchro/resolver converters available, today. Most of these single chip and hybrid converters are based on custom monolithic designs, yielding the most reliable converters ever offered. Synchro/resolver cards, including multichannel and instrument grade for IBM® PC and VME/VXI applications are available. DDC also offers a complete line of synchro/resolver test equipment, including such products as angle position indicators and simulators (bench top and board level). To complete the line there are oscillators, devices for motion control, and special functions(ie. LVDT-to-digital or 2 speed combiner converter).

Remote (Solid-State) Power Controllers: Solid-State Power Controllers (SSPCs) / Remote Power Contollers (RPCs) replace traditional electromechanical components in power switching and distribution systems. DDC is the world's largest supplier of RPCs based on the M1A2 (TANK) production contract. We are also the first to offer commercial and fully qualified MIL-PRF-38534, 883B screened, 28 Vdc RPCs. DDC's RPC's support computer control are based on real-time digital status reporting. Plus, they are equipped with instant trip, true I2T trip protection, and real time status outputs, with solid-state reliability. Included in the RPC product line are 270 Vdc units with current ratings of 1 through 15 amps, and 28 Vdc units with 1 through 80 amperes.

Motor Drives/Controllers: Moreover, DDC's 3-phase motor controllers continue to be the controller-of-choice for DC brushless motors used in a variety of military, aerospace and commercial aircraft applications. Controlling the movement and positioning in motion control systems requires components that can accurately control the power flowing through the motor. DDC is the premier manufacturer of hybrid motor drives and controllers for brush and 3-phase brushless motors operating from 28 Vdc to 270 Vdc requiring up to 18 kilowatts of power. Applications range from aircraft actuators for primary and secondary flight controls, jet or rocket engine thrust vector controls, missile flight controls, to pumps, fans, solar arrays and momentum wheel control for space and satellite systems.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• DDC receives Class K MIL-PRF-38534 Hybrid Microcircuit Certification
• DDC and BETA receive Supplier Excellence Awards from Honeywell
• DDC's commitment to quality and excellence is evidenced by it's registration and certification, by Underwriters Laboratories, as an ISO 9001 compliant company
• DDC Quality System Standards also includes: MIL-STD-883, ANSI/NCL Z540-1, IPC-A610 and MIL-STD-202

BUSINESS POLICIES

In an effort to reassure our customer base of our Y2K compliance, we have made available DDC's Year 2000 Policy.

TRANSFORMER SUBSIDIARY

DDC's transfomer subsidiary, BETA Transformer Technology Corporation, manufactures a broad line of pulse, Scott-T, and custom transformers for the space, military aerospace, and commercial market.